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理不尽

りふじん

N2unreasonable · unfair

Examples

理由もなく責められるのは理不尽だ。

彼女は職場で感じた理不尽を日記に書き留めた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 理不尽 is read as りふじん and is a noun and na-adjective for something unreasonable or unfair because it lacks a justifiable basis.
  • Basic usage: Use 理不尽だ as a predicate and 理不尽を感じる for experiencing or perceiving unfairness.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Lack of reason and unfairness
    • Being blamed 理由もなく is judged contrary to fairness and reasonable justification.
  • Focus beside 不合理
    • 不合理 readily concerns logical inconsistency or inefficiency, while 理不尽 strongly conveys unjust demands or treatment that a person cannot reasonably accept.

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